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SAN DIEGO CARDIOVASCULAR AND THORACIC SURGEONS, INC.
NPI 1790766038
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in San Diego, CA

Active since November 11, 2005
8008 FROST ST STE 300, SAN DIEGO, CA 92123(858) 939-7471(858) 939-7472 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 20, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About San Diego Cardiovascular And Thoracic Surgeons, Inc. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

SAN DIEGO CARDIOVASCULAR AND THORACIC SURGEONS, INC. (NPI 1790766038) is a healthcare organization registered as a thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) in San Diego, California and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. The organization lists Karl K Limmer, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790766038
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Legal Business NameSAN DIEGO CARDIOVASCULAR AND THORACIC SURGEONS, INC.
Location Address8008 FROST ST STE 300San Diego, CA 92123-4230
Mailing Address8008 Frost St Ste 300San Diego, CA 92123-4230 · (858) 939-7471 · Fax (858) 939-7472
Phone(858) 939-7471
Fax(858) 939-7472
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialKarl K LimmerPresident · (858) 939-7471
Enumeration DateNovember 11, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 20, 2026
NPPES CertifiedOctober 20, 2026
✔ NPI 1790766038 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · B2003016851
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
8008 FROST ST STE 300, San Diego, CA 92123
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

San Diego Cardiovascular And Thoracic Surgeons, Inc. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

9

Medicare enrollment records show 9 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to San Diego Cardiovascular And Thoracic Surgeons, Inc., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 6 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (9)

Joseph Chammas, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery
NPI 1902888522
8010 FROST ST SUITE 408
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 939-7471
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Robert Adamson, M.D.
Cardiovascular Surgery
NPI 1043292584
8010 FROST ST SUITE 408
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 939-7471
✔ PECOSSame address
Mohamed Hassanein, M.D. PH.D. M.P.H.
Cardiac Surgery
NPI 1326434655
8010 FROST ST STE 408
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 939-7471
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Craig Larson
Thoracic Surgery
NPI 1528183928
8010 FROST ST STE 408
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 939-7471
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Karl Limmer, M.D
General Surgery
NPI 1871757294
8010 FROST ST STE 408
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 939-7471
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Vanjah Norman, MD
Thoracic Surgery
NPI 1295938736
8010 FROST ST SUITE 408
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 939-7471
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Ankur Bakshi, MD
Cardiac Surgery
NPI 1932546074
127 S SAN VICENTE BLVD STE A3600
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 423-3851
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare113 mi
John De Graft-Johnson, M.D.,
General Surgery
NPI 1043472871
1541 FLORIDA AVE STE 305
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 575-5836
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare400 mi
John Futchko, M.D.
Vascular Surgery
NPI 1457746463
111 E 210TH ST
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 696-2583
✔ PECOS2,436 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is San Diego Cardiovascular And Thoracic Surgeons, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for San Diego Cardiovascular And Thoracic Surgeons, Inc. is 1790766038. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 11, 2005.

Where is San Diego Cardiovascular And Thoracic Surgeons, Inc. located?

San Diego Cardiovascular And Thoracic Surgeons, Inc. is located at 8008 Frost St Ste 300, San Diego, CA 92123. The listed phone number is (858) 939-7471.

What is San Diego Cardiovascular And Thoracic Surgeons, Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is San Diego Cardiovascular And Thoracic Surgeons, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. San Diego Cardiovascular And Thoracic Surgeons, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through San Diego Cardiovascular And Thoracic Surgeons, Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 9 clinicians in 5 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to San Diego Cardiovascular And Thoracic Surgeons, Inc.. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Thoracic Surgery (3), Cardiac Surgery (2) and General Surgery (2). Of these, 6 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for San Diego Cardiovascular And Thoracic Surgeons, Inc. was last updated on October 20, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.